Atlas of the Polar Regions

A project of firsts! My first atlas project, and the project that made me think I could pursue mapmaking professionally. This atlas was made for a computer-assisted cartography class at Oregon State University, and below are the maps I contributed. The Antarctic Exploration map was my first attempt at blending archival research with modern representation techniques, and the Whaling map shows some experimentation in symbolizing areas. While the maps aren’t perfect (they could certainly use an uncertainty indicator), I’m happy with how they turned out. The minimal style is well suited for a map showing such austere environments, and I hope the faces of the explorers help connect the present with the past.